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Accusation on Diego Costa branded as 'utter nonsense' by Chelsea

Diego Costa was the subject of a complaint from a Stoke steward that was later resolved
Image: Diego Costa was the subject of a complaint from a Stoke steward that was later resolved

Stoke City and Chelsea have resolved a dispute that saw Diego Costa accused by a steward, Sky sources understand.

Costa was accused over an incident at the Britannia Stadium during the home side's 1-0 win on Saturday, with a steward making a complaint to referee Anthony Taylor.

The flashpoint happened when Costa went to retrieve the ball from the entrance to the players tunnel after Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross slid across to stop it going out for a corner.

A Chelsea spokesman branded the accusation as "utter nonsense", although it is understood Taylor will include the incident in his match report.

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But Stoke and Chelsea officials met after the game, with both sides accepting that no further action was necessary, and this agreement was also communicated to the referee.

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